Pair of tall Afro-Cuban hand drums.
Latin hand percussion first appears on a Beatles record on 'P.S. I Love You' (1962), kicking off a quiet sub-tradition that ran through the catalogue.
Song count per year
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Performer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penny Lane | 1967 | Magical Mystery Tour | Paul | John Lennon | – |
| 2 | A Day in the Life | 1967 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | John, Paul | Ringo Starr | – |
| 3 | Getting Better | 1967 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Paul | Ringo Starr | – |
| 4 | Hello, Goodbye | 1967 | Magical Mystery Tour | Paul | Paul McCartney | McCartney plays conga alongside bongos |
| 5 | Don't Pass Me By | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | Ringo | Ringo Starr | – |
| 6 | I Want You (She's So Heavy) | 1969 | Abbey Road | John | Ringo Starr | – |
McCartney plays conga alongside bongos
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